TB M&M 100; Port Fourchon, LA

Port Fourchon, LA | 1999-Jan-12

Initial Notification: On 12 Jan. 1999, the OSV Elk Horn River allided with T/B M &M 100 moored at L&L fuel dock in Fourchon. No injuries reported, but fuel was leaking out of the barge at a steady rate. The fuel was boomed off by L & L Environmental. The tank barge is not currently leaking fuel and will be lightered. Bayou Lafourche is closed to traffic until the spill is cleaned up. LT Bridgeman (SSC) will accompany the USCG OSC during a morning overflight followed by a planning meeting on 14 Jan. USCG district 8.